Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ User Manual

17Section 5 — operation
5. Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gas blends
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6. 
manual for instructions on checking the engine oil level.
7. Clean the air cleaner element if necessary.
8. Check the tire inflation pressures. See the tire side wall for
proper inflation pressures.
NOTE: New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat
the bead to the rim.
9. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.
 Check the tension of the deck drive belts.
a. Remove the deck cover
b. The tension of the deck drive belts are maintained by
a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and stretch.
c. Examine the belts for cuts, fraying, and excessive
wear. Replace if any of these are detected.
d. Replace the deck cover.
 Check if deck is level. When correctly adjusted the mower
deck should be level side to side, and the front of the deck
should be approximately 
If deck needs to be leveled, refer to the Maintenance &
Adjustments section.
 Lubricate all pivot points listed in the Maintenance &
Adjustments section.
 
and for maintaining complete control of the tractor.
Safety Interlock System
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized
Cub Cadet Dealer.
 The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers
are moved fully outward in the neutral position — which
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 The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the
operator leaves the seat before the RH and LH drive control
levers are fully outward in the neutral position engaging
the parking brake.
 The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the
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whether the RH and LH drive control levers are fully outward
in the neutral position engaging the parking brake.
NOTE: 
position to restart the engine.
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blades will stop if both drive control levers are moved into the
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Starting the Engine
WARNING! This tractor is equipped with a safety
interlock system designed for the protection of the
operator. Do not operate the tractor if any part of
the interlock system is malfunctioning. Periodically
check the functions of the interlock system for
proper operation.
WARNING! For personal safety, the operator must
be sitting in the tractor seat when starting the
engine.
 
2. 
LH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position
engaging the parking brake.
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position.
4. 
position or move the throttle/choke control (if equipped)
 position.
NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary
to choke the engine.
5. Move the throttle control (if equipped) to midway between
its slow and fast positions.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
run position.
CAUTION: 
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing
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starter.
7. 
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NOTE: 
 position
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fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Cold Weather Starting
When starting the engine at temperatures near or below
freezing, ensure the correct viscosity motor oil is used in the
engine and the battery is fully charged. Start the engine as
follows:
 Be sure the battery is in good condition. A warm battery
has much more starting capacity than a cold battery.
2. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade gasoline has
higher volatility to improve starting. Do not use gasoline
left over from summer.
 Follow the previous instruction for Starting the Engine.

Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	Z-Force LZ
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English